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Celebrate the Longer Days With the Birds!, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Sunday, March 14th

March 10, 2010

When: Sunday, March 14th, from 3:30 pm to dusk
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Parking Lot 1, Newbury, MA

Celebrate the longer days with the birds! Join Essex County Ornithological Club President, Sue McGrath, to search for birds on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport.

If you have binoculars and a field guide, please bring them along to this free program.

Please dress for the weather and wear warm socks & sturdy shoes as the Refuge is always cooler than the mainland.

For more information, visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge website.

Cape Ann Birding, Brookline Bird Club, Gloucester and Rockport, Sunday, March 7th

March 6, 2010

Brookline Bird ClubWhen: Sunday, March 7th, 9:00 am (All Day)
Where: Meet at the Fisherman’s Monument on Western Avenue, Gloucester  MA.

Tom Young, Merrimack (603)424-4512

The Brookline Bird Club will be exploring Cape Ann all day on Sunday, March 7th.

They will carpool to a variety of local birding sites to search for alcids and other wintering seabirds.

These trips are open to all and are free.

If you’d like to go and explore regional birding hot spots with them, meet them at the Fisherman’s Monument on Western Avenue, Gloucester at 9:00 am.

For More Information:

For more information, please call Ida Giriunas at  (781) 944-5135

Take A Walk On The Wild Side: Bald Eagles, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Sunday, March 7th

March 6, 2010

When: Saturday, March 7th,  1:00 to 3:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center teacher Lisa Hutchings on a search for bald eagles on Sunday, March 7th.

She’ll take you and your family to the banks of the Merrimack River to see wintering bald eagles. For families with children ages 7 and up.

Fee: $15 for children; $5 for adults (must be accompanied by children). Pre-registration is required.

Preregistration: Preregister by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in.

Where To Meet: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
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Birding In Newburyport and Vicinity, Brookline Bird Club, Saturday, March 6th

March 5, 2010

Brookline Bird ClubWhen: Saturday, March 6th, 8:00 am (All Day)
Where: Meet at the Newburyport District Courthouse at the Route 1 traffic circle, Newburyport, MA.

Tom Young, Merrimack (603)424-4512

The Brookline Bird Club will be exploring Newburyport and vicinity all day on Saturday, March 6th.

They will carpool to a variety of local birding sites to search for winter waterfowl and also look for Black-headed Gulls and Bald Eagles along the Merrimack River.

These trips are open to all and are free.

If you’d like to go and explore regional birding hot spots with them, meet them at the Newburyport District Courthouse at the Route 1 traffic circle in Newburyport at 8:00 am.

For More Information:

For more information, please call or email Tom Young (603) 424-4512 or rustysnaketail@yahoo.com

Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, March 6th

March 4, 2010

When: Saturday, March 6th, from 9:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA

If you want to explore the local area and see the birds of the Greater Newburyport, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center program, Saturday Birding: What’s That Bird?, may be what you’re looking for.

The two hour program provides a quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants. Children age 8 and up welcome.

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Wednesday Morning Birding On Cape Ann, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, March 10th

March 4, 2010

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, March 10th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Friendly’s Restaurant in Gloucester, just off the first traffic circle on Rte. 128.
Cost: $15

The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette for this special birding field trip around Cape Ann. Appropriate for all birding levels. It’s a great way to observe birds in the Cape Ann area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.

Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, March 3rd

February 26, 2010

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, March 3rd, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15

The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you’re one of the lucky ones that has time available during the week, join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. It’s a great way to observe birds in the area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.
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Saturday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, February 27th

February 25, 2010

When: Saturday, February 27th, from 9:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA

If you want to explore the local area and see the birds of the Greater Newburyport, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center program, Saturday Birding: What’s That Bird?, may be what you’re looking for.

The two hour program provides a quick weekend jaunt to see the birds of greater Newburyport. No experience required. Limited to six participants. Children age 8 and up welcome.

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Wednesday Morning Birding, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, February 24th

February 21, 2010

BirdwatchingWhen: Wednesday, February 24th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: $15

The Mass Audubon Society’s Joppa Flats Education Center offers a Wednesday Morning Birding program from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you’re one of the lucky ones that has time available during the week, join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. It’s a great way to observe birds in the area and identify some of the better locations for finding them when on your own.
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Take A Walk On The Wild Side, Bald Eagles, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Saturday, February 20th

February 18, 2010

When: Saturday, February 20th, 9:30 am to Noon
Where: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.

Join Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center teacher Lisa Hutchings on a search for bald eagles on Saturday, February 20th.

She’ll take you and your family to the banks of the Merrimack River to see wintering bald eagles. For families with children ages 7 and up.

Fee: $15 for children; $5 for adults (must be accompanied by children). Pre-registration is required.

Preregistration: Preregister by calling 978-462-9998 or drop in.

Where To Meet: Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA.
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